<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>The author discusses attending a private talk with Ilana Stern, a successful founder, focusing on lessons learned from building, scaling, and selling a company.</li><li>Ilana emphasized the importance of clearly articulating the pain points a business addresses, the necessity for customer validation, and designing sustainable work sprints to avoid burnout.</li><li>She advised against the 'AI hustle trap' and recommended building companies in a healthy, sustainable manner, highlighting the need for a deliberate fundraising roadmap and community support.</li><li>The author reflects on implementing insights like sharpening their company narrative, doubling down on customer validation, planning fundraising strategically, and utilizing Galvanizer for community and accountability.</li></ul>

I Went to a Talk with Ilana Stern. What Stuck With Me as a Galvanizer at Stanford GSB Founder.

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